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Diabetes In Men: What Are The 5 Progressive Symptoms That May Show Up In Your Body?

The progressive symptoms of diabetes may be slightly different in men than in women. Here are 5 most common one's that you must know about.

Written by Kinkini Gupta | Updated : May 30, 2024 5:36 PM IST

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5 Progressive Symptoms Of Diabetes In Men

Diabetes is a chronic health condition which happens because of the body's inability to produce enough inulin. This cause the blood sugar level to rise exponentially leading to many symptoms. There are two main types of diabetes: type one and type two. With type 1 diabetes, the symptoms appear faster as the pancreas cannot produce insulin. But, in type 2 diabetes the body develops insulin sensitivity because of which symptoms may take time to appear. What are the progressive symptoms that may show up only in men?

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Low Levels Of Testosterone

Diabetes tends to impact hormones in men also. It will affect the testosterone levels which in turn may affect sperm count, quality or overall fertility. It can cause low levels of testosterone which causes low energy fatigue, ED or even fertility issues.

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Loss Of Muscles

Diabetes can lead to loss of muscle mass in men. Why? This is because your body is unable to use the sugar content for energy production. But, instead it breaks down the muscles in your body to produce energy.